South St. Pete nonprofit brings Christmas joy to 156 underprivileged children with personalized gifts
Front Porch Community Development is spreading holiday cheer to families in south St. Petersburg by providing Christmas gifts to children whose families are struggling to make ends meet.
'Flight to the North Pole' enters 40th year supporting children facing the hardest medical conditions
It's a long-standing tradition in Manatee County. Each year, 'Flight to the North Pole' gives children facing some of the most difficult medical situations, a day away for them and their families.
Social media helps connect woman with Bucs, brings Christmas to dozens of foster children
With the help of social media, one woman in Tampa Bay is helping bring Christmas to dozens of foster children.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Blanket giveaway helps Tampa Bay families stay warm this holiday season
This holiday season, cooler nights and rising costs are hitting families throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Holiday DIY: Here's how you can make Dubai-style chocolate
Here's how you can make Dubai-style chocolate yourself.
How much can you expect to pay for Christmas trees this year?
The price of artificial Christmas trees is up 10% to 20% due to tariffs.
Tampa City Ballet hopes its rendition of 'The Nutcracker' serves as gateway to the world of ballet
For members of Tampa City Ballet, "The Nutcracker" means many things.
Buff City Soap in Tampa offers handmade gift options for holiday shoppers
Nothing says the holidays like giving something that smells — and feels — wonderful. Buff City Soap’s Midtown Tampa Makery turns everyday bath time into a seasonal treat, with shelves full of colorful bars, bath bombs and gift sets made right in the store.
Season of giving: These charities are making a difference this Christmas
As the Christmas season approaches, a range of charities working tirelessly to support families and individuals in need.
Salvation Army Angel Tree looking for donations to help Pinellas County children
The Salvation Army is making a final push this week to ensure every child and senior enrolled in its Angel Tree and Silver Bells programs receives holiday gifts.
Benchmark Arena becomes Santa's workshop as volunteers assemble 1,000 bikes
Benchmark International Arena looked more like Santa’s workshop Tuesday as hundreds of volunteers packed the space for OnBikes’ annual "Santa’s Bike Shop."
The best New Year’s Eve city might surprise you—it's not New York or Las Vegas
A new WalletHub analysis finds that travelers seeking a festive but affordable New Year’s Eve celebration have strong alternatives to pricey hotspots like Times Square.
Local fire officials warn of potential holiday fire dangers
Bay Area officials are warning residents about potential fire hazards related to holiday decorations and batteries that aren’t disposed of properly.
Sending holiday cards is getting more expensive: Here’s how much it will cost you now
Holiday mail will cost more this year as stamp prices rise again. Here’s how much your cards will cost you now.
Sarasota veteran surprised with full holiday home makeover from FPL and local nonprofit
Florida Power & Light (FPL) teamed up with a Sarasota-Manatee nonprofit to deliver a holiday surprise to Army veteran Doug Mason, a single dad of two young boys.
Rowdies & TOPSoccer program host inclusive ‘Winter Wonderland’ soccer festival at Al Lang Stadium
Al Lang Stadium transformed into a festive, accessible playground on Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rowdies teamed up with the Florida Youth Soccer Association’s TOPSoccer program to host a Winter Wonderland Festival.
NPS free days: Trump’s birthday added; MLK Day, Juneteenth dropped
NPS will no longer offer free admission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Juneteenth, but will waive admission costs on President Donald Trump's birthday.
Sarasota Sheriff seeks help to make Christmas special for local kids
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 9th annual Holiday Toy Drive is happening now till December 15.